ALI MAHDI MOHAMED INTRODUCED TO LAW & ORDER SITUATION

By Omar Warsame

Mr Ali Mahdi is furious for having been asked to identify himself at security check point by a 19 years old officer.

Two things are absolutely wrong with the old man’s conduct, (a) this was done for his own protection, and (b) he was a disputed president 30 years ago who really hasn’t left any good legacy for the young soldier or the people of Somalia in general to warrant his respect or remembrance.

I recall Ted Kennedy being detained at one of the US airports because he was on the No Fly List, and when he was later asked about the whole experience , his response was “ they were just doing their job”.

This incident reinforces my belief that regardless of his age or experience in life, the black man has always tendencies to act before he thinks rationally.

If Mr Mahdi has and ounce of decency left in him, he should apologize to the Somali people for his offensive and inflammatory remarks, and to the government which I’m sure currently scrambling to find ways to deal with this reckless and irresponsible former president, but more importantly he should apologize to the young soldiers who are doing what amount to an impossible task and working under conditions that those of us who’re lucky enough to live in a civilized society can never imagine.